UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What does "innocent until proven guilty" mean?
AEveryone who is arrested must be treated as guilty until the case is fully resolved
BA person accused of a crime is considered innocent unless proven guilty by a court ✓
COnly people with no prior criminal record are treated as innocent by the law and courts
DGuilt for a crime is determined and decided entirely by the arresting police officers
Explanation
"Innocent until proven guilty" (the presumption of innocence) is a fundamental principle of British justice. A person accused of a crime is considered innocent until a court proves them guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
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